In case you missed it, I made the wonderful argument for Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein to win Super Bowl 53 MVP.
At +12500 odds.
I actually think this has a shot at happening. And if it does, I will be insufferably smug and significantly more monied, especially because BlackJack and I have just entered into a wager.
Don't Be An Idiot: Bet On Greg Zuerlein
Why am I betting against BlackJack? Because he recorded this video, and someone at the company decided to troll me via our official Twitter account.
.@MattFTheOracle, @BlackJackFletch would like a word…
Why you shouldn't bet your hard earned money on a KICKER to the Super Bowl MVP award. pic.twitter.com/3FMZCYypaG
— The Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) February 1, 2019
When BlackJack has to sell one of his jackets to cover what he owes me when Zuerlein wins, maybe he'll be a little less cocky?
After I saw this tweet, we had the following exchange on Slack.
Freedman for Zuerlein vs. BlackJack for Brady
Freedman:You want to give me odds on Zuerlein to be Super Bowl MVP?
Fletcher: Whatcha thinking brother?
Freedman: Zuerlein is available at +12500. I wager $1 to win $125? I mean, I'm trying not to bankrupt you. In my mind, I don't see how he doesn't win. haha
Fletcher: How about when I win you can buy me a shot of Jim Beam next time you’re in New York. If you win it’s $150 to you.
Freedman: How much is a shot of Jim Beam in NYC? Like $5?
Fletcher: Bout that.
Freedman: Why would I go from $1 at 125:1 to $5 at 30:1? That's horrible.
Fletcher: Well I’ve gotta get a little honey on my stinger too brother.
Freedman: OK, what player do you want action on?
Fletcher:The golden boy of course.
Freedman: Use the odds from the MVP draft piece we did? Brady +110, Zuerlein +12500?
Fletcher: Sure.
Freedman: How much do you want to bet?
Fletcher: Whatever tickles your fancy, huckleberry.
Freedman: OK, wasn't sure how much exposure you wanted if you've already bet Brady's player props and MVP odds.
I'll do $1 to win $125, what do you think sort of evens it out on your end from a risk/reward perspective? You risk $113.64 to win $125?
Fletcher: Sounds like a deal.
Freedman: Boom, let's do it. I've never felt so good about losing $125.
Fletcher: Lol. This is a bizarre move my man.
Freedman: Yeah, it's officially time for me to stop betting on the Super Bowl.
So to recap…
- If Zuerlein Wins MVP: Freedman Wins $238.64
- If Brady Wins MVP: BlackJack Wins $126
- If Neither Wins MVP: Freedman Wins $112.64
Matthew Freedman is the Editor-in-Chief of FantasyLabs. He has a dog and sometimes a British accent. In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he’s known only as The Labyrinthian.
